Phrase · Social life & etiquette
the courtesy escape
noun phrase
/thuh-kur-tuh-see-uh-skayp/
Definition
A socially accepted deception in which your own desire to leave is disguised as concern for someone else's time.
In use
“His 'I'll let you go' was a textbook courtesy escape.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-kur-tuh-see-uh-skayp/
Classification
- Life domain
- People & society
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